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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1966

Page

16

Stagecoach Revisited Still Delivers Exciting Action

Movie review praises Gordon Douglas for suspense and humor in Stagecoach remake. Cast includes Bob Cummings Van Heflin Ann Margret Bing Crosby and others as passengers on a treacherous Colorado ride. Critique notes uneven performances especially Alex Cord and a dramatic finale with Ringo and Keenan Wynn.

Gordon Douglas Cheyenne Wyoming Bob Cummings van Heflin Marshall Ringo Alex Cord Cord Ann-Margret Dallas Bing Crosby Mitchell Crosby Red Buttons Slim Pickens Michael Connors Stefanie Powers Colorado Keenan Wynn

Holzer Hospital News Dismissals and Injuries Reported

List of patients dismissed from Holzer Hospital including Marilyn Pierson Patricia Woods and others. Falls rifer: Raymond Isman 65 Wellston Route 3 fell from a scaffold at Dee and New York Street Wellston at 2 pm Wednesday and is treated at Holzer Hospital.

Wellston Raymond Isman Dee New York St Holzer Hospital

Two Promotions In West Virginia Rehabilitation Center

William G. Winchell is promoted to assistant director workshops and rehabilitation facilities at the West Virginia Rehabilitation Center in Institute. Earl W. Wolfe announces 35 year veteran William Ray Phelps is promoted to head the center, with James Wagner taking over Phelps duties.

William G. Winchell West Virginia Institute Earl W. Wolfe Wolfe William Ray Phelps James Wagner Phelps Winchell

Straitsville Notes Honor Local Family and Military Link

A Newark gathering honored Mr. and Mrs. Jack Copenhaver with Doris Dishon as former Mrs. Copenhaver. Attendees from New Straitsville included Wallace and Martin families, Starr children, and Mae Morgan, plus Logan visitors. Roy Hunter, Marine Lance Corp., stationed at Da Nang Air Base, served with Fighter Attack Squadron 115. Other items include Floyd Springer Jr. named director of public affairs at Stauffer Chemical and teacher Ann Yeagers returning from a California Mexico trip.

Gladys Lines New Straitsville William Cook Newark Jack Copenhaver Anaheim Calif Copenhaver Doris Dishon Owen Wallace Ralph Wallace Kenneth Martin Mike Martin Dane Starr George Wilson Mae Morgan Robert Angle Logan Chester Hunter Marine Lance Corp Roy Hunter da Nang Air Base South Viet Nam Sqadron Howard Morrison Sheffield Abraham Davis Columbia Bess Davis D. M. Trevey Lions’ Clubs New York City

Soupy Sales to Promote New Movie in Point Pleasant

Huntington Marshall University alumnus Soupy Sales returns home for the world premiere of Birds Do It opening July 28 at the State Theater in Point Pleasant after a Huntington premiere the day before. He appears at the National Guard Armory Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Ann Ford and Judy the Chimp. Mayor Bernard Morgan to present him with the key to the city. no admission charge.

Soupy Sales Huntington Marshall University State Theater Point Pleasant Soupy National Guard Armory Ann Ford Judy the Chimp Barbara Fox Tony Hunt Bernard Morgan

Charges Filed Across Two Counties in Kidnaping Case

Russell Franklin Leach aka Rusty, 20, of Point Pleasant is hunted by FBI and authorities on kidnaping and felonious assault charges involving a 14 year old girl. Gallia County accuses him of rape and kidnaping. Three suspects faced obstructing justice charges and posted bonds. Raymond Leach, 47, Kanauga, pled guilty to sodomy and awaits grand jury action.

Point Pleasant Russell Franklin Rusty) Leach Lewis Sr FBI Mason County Gallia John Epling Gallia County Sheriff's Department State Police Gallipolis Raymond Leach Kanauga Robert Betz

Young Driver Named In Hit And Run Case

Bruce Douglas Bush, 18, Gal lipolis Ferry, was arrested by the sheriff's department on a hit and run charge last night. Bush was arrested after a car sideswiped another vehicle on Redmond Ridge Tuesday.

Bruce Douglas Bush Gallipolis Ferry Sheriff's Department Bush Redmond Ridge

Check warrant leads to arrest in Point Pleasant area

William Robbins aged 35 of Point Pleasant Route 1 was arrested by Constable John Hill on a bad check warrant Thursday evening. The complaint was filed by Garland Juniper.

Point Pleasant William Robbins John Hill Garland Juniper

Ohio Stations Advance One Hour in TV Guide Listings

Ohio viewers will receive programs one hour earlier than listed. West Virginia stations on channels 3 8 13 and 15 now operate on Keig Ri Saving Time. Charleston and Parkersburg remain on local time while Ohio stations follow Eastern Standard Time.

Ohio West Virginia Charleston Parkersburg

Ancient TV Grid Reveals Dense Daytime Schedule

A scrambled OCR of a historic TV guide lists shows across morning to evening hours. Notable entries include Captain Kangaroo, Ben Casey, Today Show, The Nurses, The Doctors, and various soap operas and game shows, with time blocks and network cues scattered throughout.

Friday Evening Programs Listed for Valley Stations

The Messenger notes a schedule listing with channel indicators and station call letters for Huntington and Columbus area outlets. It includes NBC WSAZ Huntington, WLWC Columbus, ABC WTVN Columbus, CBS WCHS Charleston, WBNS Columbus, WHIN Huntington, WIAP Parkersburg, WHIZ Zanesville, and WOUB Athens, with color program markers indicated by (C).

Wsaz IV NBC Huntington WLWC Columbus WTVN ABC Wchs-Tv CBS Charleston WBNS Whin TV Wiap TV Parkersburg Whiz TV Zanesville Woub-Tv Ohio University Athens

Sassafrass Club Hosts Family Picnic at Kro Del Park

The Sassafrass Homemakers Home Demonstration Club held a Sunday picnic at Kro del Park. Emma Boswell celebrated a birthday with a cake baked by Mrs. Orlando Wallis as members and guests from Lorain Ohio gathered with numerous families and friends.

Point Pleasant Sassafrass Homemakers Home Demonstration Club Krodel Park Orlando Wallis Emma Boswell Bill McDermitt Teresa Bob MccDermitt Ellen Dallas Nibert Jack Smith Jackie Joanie Jeanette Marcus Weaver Arron Maxine Juanita Ronald Rickard Ronnie Danny Carolyn Timmy Jim Rea Lorain Ohio Martin Fry Becky Phillip Kenny Billy Ray Lambert Ray Jim Dale Richard Roger

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Admits Several Residents

Pleasant Valley Hospital notes list admissions including Mrs. Jack Bauzino Winfield and Mrs. Robert Johnson Point Pleasant along with Mrs. Reginald Tygrett Point Pleasant and others. Marriage licenses issued to Charles Ray Parsons and Patricia Sue Spencer and to Joseph Dewey Dempsey and Frances Elizabeth Kearns. Mrs. Rob ert B. Hendricks of Ewington injured after catching her foot in a lawn mower Wednesday evening.

Jack Bauzino Winfield Robert Johnson Point Pleasant Reginald Tygrett Willie King Arbuckle James Marsh Linda Hughes Gallipolis Ferry Charles Jewell Carl Irvin Charles Ray Parsons Beech Hill Patricia Sue Spencer South Side Joseph Dewey Dempsey Frances Elizabeth Kearns Ewington Robert B. Hendricks

Weekend Film Schedule Includes Classic Thrillers and Westerns

The listings show a Friday lineup with films such as Two Rede Together, Fury of Hercules, The We Meet Again, The Beat Generation, Wakiki Wedding, The Yellow Sky Part 2, Journey into Fear, Sea Chase, The Out Riders, Captive Wild Women, Return of the Vampire, Death by Own Action Battalion, Twelve Oclock High, The Phantom of the Opera. Casts include Richard Widmark, Brad Harris, Herbert Marshall, Steve Cochran, Bing Crosby, Gregory Peck, John Wayne, Bela Lugosi, Nelson Eddy, Claude Rains. Times range afternoon to early morning.

Jarmes Stewart Richard Widmark Hercules Brad Harris Alan Steele Herbert Marshall Lionel Atwil Steve Cochran Mamie van Doren Richard Conte Linda Christian Bing Crosby Bob Burns Gregory Peck Anne Baxter Joseph Cotten Agnes Moorehead John Wayne Lana Turner Barry Sullivan Joel McCrea John Carradine Evelyn Ankers Bela Lugosi Nina Foch John Ashley Jewell Lain Hugh Marlowe Nelson Eddy Claude Rains

Books in the News and Georgetown Forum Schedule

At 7 55 p m readers are invited to Books in the News with two deaths of Quincas Watery. Friday morning at 10 a m the Georgetown Forum hosts a topic on Writing and Ideas.

Georgetown Forum

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